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Thomas P. "Tom" Palmer

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2008.
Pioneer Tower, Suite 1600, 888 Southwest Fifth Avenue Portland, Oregon 97204
(503) 221-1440
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Firm: Tonkon Torp LLP
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Tonkon Torp LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (503) 221-1440
Tom serves as Chair of the firm's Corporate Finance practice group. His practice emphasizes securities and general corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and private placements. General corporate counseling—including representation of special committees of directors, corporate governance issues, and SEC reporting and disclosure matters—is an important part of his practice.

Tom's recent transactions include:
 
  • Representation of placement agent in $14.5 million PIPE transaction by CytoDyn Inc.
  • Representation of Key Technology, Inc. in its acquisition of Visys N.V. for $23 million
  • Representation of NIKE, Inc. in the sale of Nike Bauer Hockey, Inc. for $200 million
  • Representation of NIKE, Inc. in the sale of Official Starter LLC for $60 million
  • Representation of an Oregon coordinated care organization in a private placement of units
  • Representation of placement agent in a $3.0 million early stage priced private placement of common stock by BioDirection, Inc.
  • Representation of the underwriters in the initial public offering by Methes Energies International, Ltd.
  • Representation of TASER International, Inc. in its initial public offering

From 1979 through 1987, Tom was an associate in the New York office of Shearman & Sterling. He is a frequent speaker on securities law.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Securities Regulation
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Thomas P. Palmer
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Corporate Governance Law, Portland, OR (2023)
Corporate Governance Law, Portland, OR (2021)
Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Portland, OR (2020)
Corporate Governance Law, Portland, OR (2019)
Securities Regulation, Portland, OR (2018)
Corporate Governance Law, Portland, OR (2017)
Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland, OR (2016)
Corporate Governance Law, Portland, OR (2015)
Securities Regulation, Portland, OR (2013)
  • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers 2005-2016 - Corporate, Merger & Acquisition Law
  • Super Lawyers 2006-2016 Oregon Super Lawyer - Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Graduated
Hamilton College, BA
Graduated 1973
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (503) 221-1440
Pioneer Tower, Suite 1600, 888 Southwest Fifth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
Portland, Oregon 97204
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